Manual Lymphatic Drainage in Rangiora – Calm. Supportive. Personalized

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) in Rangiora is a gentle, calming massage designed to support your lymphatic system and your overall wellbeing. You may be looking to reduce swelling or inflammation, move easier, prepare and recover from surgery or address a chronic condition. Each session is tailored to your body with time, care, and calm.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle, rhythmical massage technique that supports your lymphatic system—a vital part of your immune and circulatory systems. Using light, flowing movements, MLD encourages the natural movement of lymph fluid to help reduce congestion, support recovery, and restore balance.

At Knead Holistic Massage in Rangiora, I use MLD to gently support your body’s natural rhythm. Every session is grounded in care and calm, and always tailored to your comfort level. Before your first treatment, I take time to explain how your lymphatic system works, with a focus on education and body awareness. Dr. Vodder lymphatic drainage is known to treat over 60 different conditions including.

  • Post-surgical swelling (e.g. cosmetic procedures, mastectomy, hysterectomy, orthopaedic surgery)

  • Lymphoedema, lipoedema, or fluid retention

  • Sinus congestion and recovery from respiratory conditions (e.g. bronchitis, long COVID)

  • Concussion, tinnitus, headaches, or migraines

  • Frozen shoulder or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), golfers & tennis elbow

  • Chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, or low energy

  • Chronic and Acute Pain - arthritis (rheumatoid & osteo.), muscular pain, headaches & migraines

  • Post traumatic injuries: haematomas, breaks, whiplash

  • Dermatological conditions:  acne, eczema, psoriasis, ulcers, burns and scars

This specialised technique is also deeply relaxing and particularly supportive during times of physical or emotional stress—when your body feels out of sync or overwhelmed.

What causes water or fluid retention, oedema, or lymphoedema to occur?

The lymph system relies on normal muscle function to keep the flow going and to prevent a build-up. Often the cause may be unknown, but it can be caused by many different conditions such as lack of physical activity, stress, chemical overload (hormones and toxins) injury, age, diet or venous insufficiency). These factors cause the fluid flow to slow down, so fluid then may collect in the tissues which mean the surrounding cells and tissues become less healthy.

If the lymphatic system did not act to evacuate the excess protein from around the cells, the body would suffer massive oedema, functional complications and die within 24 to 48 hours" (Guyton)

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